Where the field disagrees · family
Brain Science Versus Practical Guidance
1the_whole_brain_child uniquely grounds its advice in neurobiological mechanisms like brain integration, mindsight, and memory integration
2the other books offer practical guidance without invoking a neuroscience framework
What turns on it · Whether you adopt a brain-based mental model changes how you explain and justify your parenting choices to yourself and others.
Drawn from Raise A Toddler Through The Early Years — read it free, in full.
Where the field disagrees · field
Standardized Protocols Versus Culture and Leadership
1The checklist/safety books (“The Checklist Manifesto”, “Safe patients, smart hospitals how one doctors checklist can help us change health care from the inside out”) hold that standardized protocols and measured adherence are the primary lever on patient harm — you reduce error by designing and enforcing reliable process.
2The leadership/kaizen books (“Hardwiring Excellence Purpose, Worthwhile Work, Making a Difference”, “Lean hospitals improving quality, patient safety, and employee engagement”) hold that engagement, culture, and daily leadership behaviors drive quality — protocols follow from a workforce that owns improvement.
What turns on it · It determines where you spend your scarce time as a leader: writing and auditing protocols, or building engagement and coaching frontline problem-solving.
Drawn from Lead A High-Performing Clinical Team — read it free, in full.
Where the field disagrees · games
Tight Selection Versus Wide Aggression
1Tight low-variance hand selection (education_of_a_poker_player, satellite_strategy, hold_em_advanced) argues you play fewer, stronger starting hands to avoid marginal spots
2Wide aggressive small-ball ranges (power_hold_em, super_system) argue playing many hands aggressively pressures opponents and wins more uncontested pots
What turns on it · Your starting-hand range sets your whole table image, variance, and how often you face difficult postflop decisions.
Drawn from Play Poker Well — read it free, in full.